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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 691.57 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 691.57 and 302.04 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 691.57 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/691.57 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 691.57 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 208,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,884.77/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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